Reformist Vs Statist: How Statist Policies Have Regressed Nigeria Since 2015
There has been a lot of flak taken of late by the Federal government’s anti-business policies and approach to things from critics. Indications and indicators have shown that the economic policy of President Buhari’s administration has been more Statist than Reformist. This notion was majorly courtesy of the backdrop of the Federal government’s batched payment […]
Executive Orders, Presidential Orders and a Dysfunctional System
On Saturday, October 13, the presidency released a directive tagged Executive Order 6 (EO6) aimed at preventing some 50 prominent Nigerians under investigation from travelling out of the country. There followed a rumour of a list circulating which included rather ironically the name of a judge who just passed on in September – and many wondered […]
Throwback Thursday: Atiku, Buhari And The 53 ‘Cash’ Suitcases Mystery
On Sunday, June 10, 1984, a young reporter of The Guardian Newspapers, Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo, published an investigative report of some mysterious 53 suitcases supposedly bearing contraband cash passed through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport unchecked. The military government of General Muhammed Buhari had enacted a decree of strict perusal of any incoming baggage from abroad […]
Buhari vs Atiku: The Real Politicking Begins
In a dramatic turn to a tightly contested race, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential flag-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2019 elections. Atiku, the Wazirin Adamawa, beat 11 other candidates in a keenly contested but openly democratic process which cast a positive note and drew positive reactions […]
Adeosun Resigns As Nigeria’s Minister of Finance
Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned from her responsibilities as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, sending the President Buhari-led administration in search of her replacement. Many believe her resignation is not unconnected to previous claims the minister had forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate. However, The PUNCH newspaper reports that the minister was in her office […]
Our President is Back!
After over 90 days of medical leave, President Muhammadu Buhari finally returns. He arrived the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internationaal Airport Abuja yesterday afternoon, and stepped down from the Nigeria Air Force 001 by himself. He was greeted by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff to the President, Alhaji Abba Kyari, Service Chiefs and […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Has Returned To Nigeria
After 51 days spent away to the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria to resume duties as the nation’s Commander In Chief. President Buhari was flown into an air force base in Kaduna this morning. He then boarded a helicopter which was expected to fly him to Abuja. A statement signed by Presidential […]
Buhari Names Mahmood Yakubu New INEC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, a professor of political history and international studies, the new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He was until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He is an expert in guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism. Source: ThisDay
Buhari to Present Supplementary Budget to National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has concluded plans to send a supplementary budget to the National Assembly. According to Punch Newspaper, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said that the Ministry of Finance has already prepared a letter to be sent to the National Assembly, suggesting a supplementary budget for the […]
President Buhari Set to Visit New York
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit New York, United States, today for meetings and interactions with other world leaders. This is in lieu of the 70th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. A statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president, on the agenda of the President’s talks, deliberations and interactions […]
CBN Eases Liquidity as TSA Compliance Rattles Interbank Market
The Central Bank of Nigeria has moved to ease liquidity in the banking system, in response to a severe liquidity squeeze in the interbank market. The CBN, ThisDay gathered, moved to make refunds to commercial banks for the equivalent of the amounts they had transferred to the TSA from the cash reserve ratio sterilised with […]
Babatunde Fowler Appointed New FIRS Chairman
Dr. William Babatunde Fowler has been named the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This was based on an appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. Fowler previously served as the Chief Executive/Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014. According to Punch News, the board boosted generated […]
Ambode Approves Treasury Single Account for Lagos State
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has officially approved the operation of a treasury single account in Lagos State, The Nation reports. The account will be in operation from September 1st, 2015. The account’s operation will help to improve the state’s revenue generation while boosting transparency and accountability. The action is in line with the All Progressives […]
Buhari Urges Ministry of Education to Add Islamic Books to Curriculum
According to a ThisDay News report, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to add two Islamic Studies books to the Nigerian secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges. Both publications were written by the Late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo. This directive was reportedly given in Kaduna this past weekend during […]